| Giving Day Raises $576,219 – Highest Total in Event History | | | |
Tiger fans turned out to support Georgetown College on Giving Day - March 27, 2025, as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends collectively raised $576,219 This was the highest fundraising total for GC Giving Day ever!
“GC Giving Day truly is the essence of Tiger Pride. This was a tremendous day of love and support for Georgetown College,” said Bethany H. Langdon ’93, Vice President for Advancement and Communications, “When GC eliminated $28M in long-term debt last year, it created opportunities for support of this campus like never before. We are deeply grateful for our alumni, students, family, and friends who made this an exceptional GC Giving Day!”
| | | Watch Karaoke in the Caf! | | | Each Giving Day, students vote for their favorite faculty, staff, and students to sing in front of a packed house for our new tradition - "Karaoke in the Caf." The money raised from voting helps fund a student-selected initiative. This year, students chose to raise money to purchase a permanent karaoke machine for student use. You can watch all of this year's action on our YouTube channel below. | | | Cheer Team Claims Mid-South Conference Title | | | |
The Georgetown College Cheer Team has won the Mid-South Conference Title for the 4th time in five years. With the win, Georgetown also punched its ticket back to the NAIA Championships, where they finished in 10th place this year.
After finishing 2nd at the Mid-South Conference Competitive Cheer Championships a year ago, Georgetown was determined to recapture its spot atop the conference in 2025. The Tigers did that and then some by capturing the title for the 4th time in five years and dominating the individual awards.
| | | Coaches Hired for Wrestling and Esports | | | Georgetown College is excited to announce the expansion of our athletics program with the addition of three new sports teams: Women’s Wrestling, Men’s Wrestling and Esports. All three teams are set to compete in the 2025-26 school year. Georgetown College has hired three new head coaches to lead these programs: Angela Vitritti, Head Coach of Women's Wrestling; Frank James, Head Coach of Men's Wresting; and Alyssa Tinker, Head Coach of Esports. | | | GC Faculty and Alum Present at CSCA | | | GC’s Dr. Susan Schiffman Dummer and alum Dr. Abby Brooks ‘97 participated on a panel together at the Central States Communication Association Conference. They joined Dr. Chandra K. Massner from University of Pikeville to participate in a panel titled “Widening the Scope in Understanding our Breadth and Depth: Burnout, Boundaries, and Balance.” | | | | Students Spend Spring Break in Costa Rica | | | Students Rachel Loganbill ’27, Chris Dowdy ’26, Rita Cerdeira ’26, and Emma Fraysier ’28 spent their spring break on a medical mission trip to Costa Rica! They worked in a medical clinic that serves refugees from Nicaragua to provide free medical services. The trip was supervised by Dr. Karla Francioni, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies and Shelia Kustelski, Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies. | | | | Construction Begins on Davis-Reid Alumni Gym | | | Construction has officially begun on the historic Davis-Reid Alumni Gym! Renovations are scheduled to be completed in Fall 2025. Over the years, Davis-Reid Alumni Gym has served as a chapel, classroom space, and even student housing. In January 2012, the facility was renamed to honor longtime basketball coaches Bob Davis and Jim Reid. | | | | Can't Wait to See You on Campus! | | |
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Senior Art Showcase: Thursday, April 10-Wednesday May 7 during gallery hours, Cochenour and Annie Wright Wilson Galleries. Contact Aaron Reynolds for more information.
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The Hatfield Lecture Series featuring Shiela Medina, Assistant Director of Policy and Engagement at UK's Center for Applied Energy Research: Tuesday, April 15, 11 a.m. - Noon, John L. Hill Chapel. Contact Dr. Meghan Knapp for more information.
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WAGC 127th Birthday Tea: Tuesday, April 15, 3-5 p.m., The Mills Presidential Residence. Contact WAGC for more information.
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Sigma Tau Delta 100th Anniversary Celebration: Tuesday, April 15, 5-7 p.m., Jones Hall Nelson Room, Cralle Student Center. Contact Dr. Steve Carter for more information.
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Night Chapel Service - Experience His Presence: Tuesday, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m., John L. Hill Chapel.
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Style Society Fashion Show: Thursday, April 17, 7-9:30 p.m., John L. Hill Chapel. Contact Monique Woodson for more information.
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Jo Shoop Lecture featuring Kremena Todorova, Associate Professor of English at Transylvania University: Tuesday, April 22, 11 a.m.-Noon, John L. Hill Chapel. Contact Dr. Holly Barbaccia for more information.
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GC Football Orange and Black Game: Friday, April 25, 6:30 p.m., Toyota Stadium. Entry fee is one non-perishable food item to benefit the Amen House in Georgetown.
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Academic Honors Day: Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m.-Noon, John L. Hill Chapel.
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Baccalaureate: Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m., John L. Hill Chapel.
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Commencement: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m., Giddings Lawn. Master's degree ceremony will be held Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in John L. Hill Chapel.
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